The purpose of this unit is for the students to apply the knowledge of chemistry concepts learned in class to a chemical reaction that affects his/her every day life. This unit will give the students a deeper understanding of how chemistry works in their every day life. Virtual Fieldtrip is a starting point for students to become an "expert" concerning a chemical reaction of their choice, which affects them every day. The outcome will be a student presentation of his/her expertise covering a chemical reaction that interests him/her.
Title: Chemical Reactions...They're Everywhere!
Author: Amy Rathbun
Grade Level: 9-11
Course: Basic Chemistry (Environmental Physical Science)
Purpose of Unit
The purpose of this unit is for the students to apply the knowledge of chemistry concepts learned in class to a chemical reaction that affects his/her every day life. This unit will give the students a deeper understanding of how chemistry works in their every day life. Virtual Fieldtrip is a starting point for students to become an "expert" concerning a chemical reaction of their choice, which affects them every day. The outcome will be a student presentation of his/her expertise covering a chemical reaction that interests him/her.
Learning Performances and Standards
Learning Performances and Standards for Chemical Reactions, They're Everywhere!
Virtual Field Trip Concept Map
Lesson Sequence
Lesson 1 Chemistry at a Stand Still and Chemistry in Action
Lesson 2 Intro to Virtual Field Trip/Los Angeles/Smog
Lesson 3 Northeast Corridor/Acid Rain
Lesson 4 Wisconsin and Florida/Polymers
Lesson 5 Polymers Lab/Topic Choices for Project
Lesson 6 Classification of Reaction Types
Lesson 7 Chemical Reactions and Energy
Lesson 8 Preparation for Science Fair
Science Fair Day 1
Science Fair Day 2
Assessment Plan
Plan for Assessment
Rationale
Rationale for this Unit
Unit Evaluation